Safety and Risk Coordinator

About the role

We're looking for a proactive, hands-on Safety & Risk Coordinator to lead our workplace safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and help maintain a safe, efficient manufacturing environment. This role reports to our COO and is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating across departments, solving problems, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Safety Program Management
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSDS/SDS, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
  • Conduct facility safety audits, inspections, ergonomic assessments, and risk assessments.
  • Identify workplace hazards and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage employee safety incentive programs.
  • Partner with facilities personnel to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Coordinate fire protection inspections and facility safety initiatives.
• Safety Training & Employee Development
  • Develop, deliver, and track employee safety training programs.
  • Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing safety education.
  • Conduct weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings.
  • Maintain training records and required certifications.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
• Incident Investigation & Workers' Compensation
  • Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses.
  • Complete root cause analyses, corrective action plans, and required reporting.
  • Manage workers' compensation claims from initial report through resolution.
  • Coordinate return-to-work and light-duty programs.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with insurance carriers, medical providers, and injured employees.
  • Monitor incident trends and recommend preventive actions.
• Machine & Automation Safety
  • Support machine risk assessments and machinery safety validation.
  • Evaluate safeguarding systems, including guarding, light curtains, safety devices, and risk reduction measures.
  • Verify safety labeling complies with ANSI, ISO, and OSHA standards.
  • Support machine safety during equipment build, installation, and customer acceptance.
  • Review safety KPIs with leadership and recommend improvements.
• Facilities & Operational Support
  • Maintain inventory of PPE and safety supplies.
  • Coordinate contractor and vendor safety activities.
  • Support facility security and visitor safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources on wellness and employee health initiatives.
  • Promote safe work practices throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience administering workplace safety programs and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree or technical certification in Safety, Facilities Management, Maintenance Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience administering workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
  • Professional certifications such as CSP, OHST, CIH, or similar.
  • Machinery safety certifications such as CMSE, TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, or equivalent.
  • Experience performing machine risk assessments in an industrial automation environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Career development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Pay

$75,000 - $95,000